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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Hawkeyes mount another conference victory

JON FRANK February 25, 2011

Iowa’s up-tempo offense decimated Illinois’ prayers for an upset in the late stage of the second half. Thursday’s 83-64 win over the Fighting Illini (7-21, 2-13) extended the Hawkeyes’ Big Ten...

Postseason outlook appears solid for Iowa women

MATT COZZI February 25, 2011

Chaos. That’s pretty much how the Big Ten can be summed up after Thursday night’s games around the league. At this point, no one can definitively project the conference tournament seedings, which...

Podolak “thankful and overwhelmed”

JORDAN GARRETSON February 25, 2011

Ed Podolak remains in stable condition and is receiving medication because of the number of surgeries he’s had, his daughter said. Podolak, a former Iowa and Kansas City Chief running back, was struck...

Men’s hoops travels to Illinois on Saturday

IAN MARTIN February 25, 2011

The Hawkeyes aren’t going to make the NCAA Tournament. Barring a miracle run in the Big Ten Tournament, Iowa’s chances at the Big Dance are done this year, and they have been for some time. The...

GymHawks prepare to think pink

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD February 25, 2011

At the Iowa women’s gymnastics meet against Iowa State this evening, the entire arena will be pink — pink banners, balloons, and even floor lines. In the pink meet at 7 p.m. today in the Field House,...

Hawkeye men’s track heads to Big Tens

BEN SCHUFF February 25, 2011

During Monday’s track and field practice in the Recreation Building, Iowa assistant coach Joey Woody could be heard asking Steven Willey, “What week is it?” “Big Tens,” the senior answered simply,...

Women’s track and field team two years stronger heading into Big Tens

AMY TIFFANY February 25, 2011

Only two years ago, the Iowa women’s track and field team was in a completely different place. It was near the bottom of the Big Ten, and the squad had one of its worst performances in recent history,...

GymHawks watch Simbhudas dance

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD February 24, 2011

Women’s gymnastics head coach Larissa Libby came to Iowa from Canada, carrying along a South American Guianese heritage — just as senior Rebecca Simbhudas did. The two came from the same gym and had...

Iowa faces Illinois on Senior Night

JON FRANK February 24, 2011

The Hawkeyes probably won’t encounter much resistance on Senior Night. A surging Iowa (20-7, 8-6) will host a lackluster Illinois (7-20, 2-12) in Carver-Hawkeye Arena at 7:30 p.m. today. In a contest...

Archie looks to “rebound” from injury

SETH ROBERTS February 24, 2011

Devon Archie’s ears rang as he lay sprawled on the floor of Indiana’s Assembly Hall on Feb. 5. The Iowa forward had gone airborne to challenge Hoosier guard Victor Oladipo’s shot. The two collided,...

Hawkeyes fly high with win over in-state rival Drake

BEN ROSS February 24, 2011

The Iowa’s men’s tennis squad (4-3) came out strong Wednesday night against Drake (6-1) and cruised to a 5-2 victory. The doubles set the tone. The Black and Gold claimed victory in all three doubles...

Men’s swimming sets two school records at Big Tens

BEN WOLFSON February 24, 2011

The Iowa men’s swimming team concluded its first day of the Big Ten championships in Minneapolis on Wednesday with school records in both its races — the 200-medley relay and the 800-free relay. In...